Deadlines & Notice Periods in Connecticut
Key timelines for tenant actions under CT law. Missing a deadline can forfeit your rights — verify dates with a local attorney.
Jurisdictional stack
- state Connecticut — viewing
- federal United States
Deadlines for Connecticut include the layers above. The federal layer (FHA, § 504, VAWA, SCRA) carries its own filing deadlines (typically 1 year for HUD complaints; 2 years for FHA private actions); the state layer governs landlord-tenant timelines like deposit returns and notice-to-cure periods.
Habitability Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT housing-court practice treats 15 days from written notice as the floor for the landlord's remedy window | 15 days | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7 | Prerequisite for filing |
Security Deposit Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT § 47a-21(d) requires the landlord to return the deposit within 21 days after termination OR 15 days after written forwarding address — whichever is LATER | 21 days | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 | Prerequisite for filing |